7th Annual Road Race Held by Chick-fil-A Vidalia Supports Local Ministry Organizations

VIDALIA, Ga. - March 24, 2022 - PRLog -- Running enthusiasts from near and far participated in the 7th Annual Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race on Saturday, March 5.

Races of three different distances were held: a 1-mile run, a 5 kilometer, and a 10 kilometer. Proceeds from the event will benefit three local ministry organizations including Paul Anderson Youth Home, WinShape Camps for Communities and Vidalia Heritage Academy.

Paul Anderson Youth Home is a Christian residential program and on-campus school for young men between the ages of 16 and 21 struggling with behavioral problems and issues of discipline, anger and depression. WinShape Camps for Communities is a professional organization that exists to impact young people through experiences that enhance their Christian faith, character and relationships. Vidalia Heritage Academy offers a Christian education taught from a biblical worldview, carrying out their mission to educate students "Spiritually, Intellectually, and Physically" to love God and serve Him as Christ's ambassadors in the world.

"Year after year I am awed by the outpouring of love and support from the runners and the volunteers from the community, as well as the sponsors who make this wonderful event happen. It's always been a great success and I expect this year to be no different," said Glenda Anderson Leonard, co-founder of Paul Anderson Youth Home.

"This race has become a yearly favorite, and it's a really special day for all of us at Chick-fil-A Vidalia. The way this whole community comes together for a fun time and a good cause is inspiring," said Britt McDade, restaurant operator of Chick-fil-A Vidalia. "I'm excited that we've added a new beneficiary this year, Vidalia Heritage Academy, along with Paul Anderson Youth Home and WinShape Camps. They're all wonderful organizations, and Chick-fil-A is proud to partner with each of them."

Complete race results can be found here.

The Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race is grateful for the support of generous sponsors Zorn & Son Insurance, Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Spivey Orthopedic Clinic, Altamaha Bank & Trust, Orthodontic Center of Vidalia, David Sikes-Toombs County Commission Chairman, Meridy's Uniform, Chapman Pharmacy, Nathan and Courtney Perkins, Progressive Landscape & Irrigation, Altamaha EMC, Canoochee EMC, Brewton-Parker College, U.S. Army, Bryant and O'Connor Law Firm, The Temples Company, Woody Folsom Auto, All Clean Cleaning & Restoration, Inc, and Ameris Bank.

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